Application instructions and deadlines for all Michigan Public Health programs are
outlined below. All graduate programs, require the completion of at least a bachelor
degree from a regionally accredited program prior to enrollment. Applicants in the
process of completing their undergraduate degree during the admission cycle will be
asked for a final copy of their transcript stating degree conferred prior to enrollment.

Persons holding master's or doctoral degrees are not eligible to apply for study in
the field or specialization and level for which they already have a degree.

How to apply for

M.P.H. (including online) and M.H.S.A.

For Fall 2019

Any department listed as "open" in SOPHAS is still accepting applications on a rolling basis beyond the listed priority deadline. However, applicants are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline to ensure review
before capacity is reached, and to have the best chance of financial award consideration. Our Fall 2019 application launched on September 1, 2018.

Applications should be received by U-M SPH by the priority deadline in order to be
reviewed under those guidelines. Please note that SOPHAS takes approximately 4 weeks to verify grades, process, and mail applications once
documents have been received and allow for that time anticipating the priority deadline.
Applicants will know that their application has been sent to UMSPH when the application
status is "verified" in your SOPHAS portal.

SOPHAS: You can use the Schools of Public Health Common Application Services to apply for
all U-M SPH M.P.H. and M.H.S.A. programs online. An additional $75 school processing
fee will be required for each UM-SPH SOPHAS application (only one $75 fee is required,
regardless of the number of designations). Students can apply to more than one program
at UM-SPH (SOPHAS fees may vary). Deadlines shown below are for Fall admission each year. Current cycle is for Fall
2019, which opened on September 1st, 2018.

International Applicants for all programs: Hard Deadline: Jan. 15

Domestic Applicants:

BIOSTAT: Current Status: OPEN

EHS: Current Status: OPEN

EPID: Current Status: OPEN

HBHE: Current Status: OPEN

HMP: Current Status: CLOSED (hard deadline for all applicants is Jan. 15)

HMPExecutiveMasters: Current Status: OPEN and hard deadline for all applicants is July 15

NUTR: Current Status: OPEN

Population and Health Sciences (Online MPH): Launched Jan. 2, with priority deadlines of March 1 and April 30, final
deadline is June 1 (Current Status: OPEN)

Dual Degree Students: First-year U-M graduate students who wish to add a M.P.H. or M.H.S.A. to their graduate
experience at the University of Michigan should contact sph.inquiries@umich.edu for a SPH Dual Degree PDF application.This option is only for current University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
graduate students enrolled in their first year at any school or college on campus.
SPH only admits for Fall semester and will accept your previous transcripts and letters
of recommendation from your admitting school or college. Applicants are required to
submit two SPH essays and an applicant fee ($75 domestic or international). More
about our more popular dual degree programs can be found, here.

Fees

In addition to your SOPHAS application fee, there will be a non-refundable school
processing fee of $75 for domestic applicants and $75 for international. Payment information
is found in the School instructions on SOPHAS. If you have trouble paying the fee,
make sure that your pop-up blocker is turned off, copy and paste the link into your
browser, and clear all cookies.

Specialized Fee Waiver Groups

Prospective students who verify their participation with one of the following groups
are eligible for a fee waiver of the additional UM SPH fee of $75. Each fee waiver
is subject to approval. Verification should be submitted to sph.inquiries@umich.edu
This is a waiver for the additional school processing fee, not a SOPHAS waiver. Applicants
will need to contact SOPHAS directly to apply for a waiver for the entire application.
Please submit documentation verifying participation when contacting sph.inquiries@umich.edu

Active duty or veteran service member

McNair Scholars

Project 1000

Leadership Alliance

SOPHAS need-based fee waiver recipient

AmeriCorps

Peace Corps

Gates Millennium Scholars

Drew Scholars

Bonner Scholars

University of Michigan Blavin Scholars

U-M SPH Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) alumni

U-M Future Public Health Leaders Program (FPHLP) alumni

U-M Certificate in the Foundations of Public Health (CFPH) alumni or on track to complete
certificate before admitting term begins

U-M MHIRT program alumni

In addition to participation in the above organizations, SPH may also grant a waiver
for students who are experiencing financial distress. Waivers are granted on a case
by case basis by the Director of Student Affairs, Adam Ancira-Corrigan. Please contact
sph.inquiries@umich.edu with information that supports your request.

M.S. and Ph.D. admissions are administered by the Rackham Graduate School and the
SPH department you are applying to. Please do not send any MS or PhD admissions materials
to the U-M SPH Admissions Office. Refer to the Rackham Admissions website or the SPH department websites for more specific admissions information and instructions.

Master of Health Informatics (M.H.I.)

Applications for admission to the Master of Health Informatics program are submitted
independently, not through SOPHAS. Please see the MHI website for more information on the application process.

Please contact hi.inquiries@umich.edu with any questions.

B.A. and B.S.

The bachelor's degree in public health is open to students currently enrolled University
of Michigan Ann Arbor (cross-campus transfer) and students attending another U.S.
institution (external transfer). Interested students must apply for admission to this
program and should do so during their sophomore year and will be admitted to the SPH
for their final two years.

Undergraduate applications:

Will be available on October 1, 2018 for Fall 2019 admission

Are due by February 1, 2019. However applicants are encouraged to apply by January 15, the priority deadline,
to have the best chance of financial award consideration.

Will be completed online.

Do not require applicants to complete the Common App.

Require two essays and copies of all transcripts for post-secondary coursework completed
outside U-M Ann Arbor.

Non-Degree

Applicants can request a Non-Candidate for Degree (NCFD) application by contacting
sph.inquiries@umich.edu NCFDs are admitted on a per term basis, can only register
for a course on the first day of classes, can only take up to two courses in one semester,
and can only take 10 credits as a NCFD in a lifetime.

The application deadline for the Fall 2019 start is August 15, 2019.

The application deadline for the Winter 2020 start is December 15, 2019.

DACA/Undocumented Applicants

All undocumented individuals are eligible for admission to any degree program at the
University of Michigan School of Public Health and consideration for merit based awards
whether or not they have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA).
The School of Public Health is taking steps to create a clear path for prospective
students to attend graduate school at the University of Michigan School of Public
Health regardless of immigration status. For help navigating the application process,
please contact sph.inquiries@umich.edu

Applicants who also meet specific criteria may also take additional steps through
the Residency Office to prove Michigan residency and possibly qualify for in-state tuition.